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Dam Square
The city's main square, with the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument to the war dead.
- Open
- Always; the palace and the church keep their own hours
- Price
- Free; paid for the palace and the church
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Dam, 1012 AmsterdamDirections
- Getting There
- A 10-minute walk from Centraal station.
Why Go
The dam on the Amstel that gave the city its name stood here. The Royal Palace, built as the town hall in the 17th century, has a vast marble citizens' hall and is open when not in royal use.
Dutch monarchs are inaugurated in the Nieuwe Kerk next door, which holds exhibitions.
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